To the editor: I train inventive problem-solving, and it’s time for Gov. Gavin Newsom to take a lesson in out-of-the field considering relating to the fires burning in California now and sooner or later (take into account local weather change).
Newsom ought to strive some out-of-the-state considering. On his means again from politicking himself in Washington, D.C., he ought to cease in Montana to see how that state has addressed its hearth challenges with fast response smoke jumpers and Helitack crews.
California is watched over consistently by eyes within the sky (satellites), and if our state makes use of AI experience to pinpoint new fires, then speedy mobilization crews can stomp out the fires earlier than they develop into main conflagrations costing billions in losses. These losses in flip lead to skyrocketing insurance coverage charges.
It’s time for the governor to indicate some management and foresight, as a substitute of nearsightedness. When you find yourself targeted on alligators, it’s simple to overlook that the aim was to empty the swamp (a saying some affiliate with President Ronald Reagan).
Curtis Panasuk, Los Angeles
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To the editor: More air conditioning will not be the answer to international warming. Our leaders want to think about the legal guidelines of thermodynamics earlier than passing extra legal guidelines supposed to fight local weather change. Air conditioners run on electrical energy. Our electrical energy continues to be largely derived from fossil fuels. Subsequently, working extra air conditioners makes use of extra electrical energy that produces extra carbon dioxide, which additional heats the planet. Moreover, the warmth produced regionally outdoor by air conditioners worsens the warmth island impact in cities. Legislators can not rewrite the legal guidelines of physics.
Jack Debes, Santa Monica
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To the editor: The ability of collective motion is the antidote to coverage held captive by business. It’s fairly apparent which get together cares about accelerating the transition to renewable power in time to make a difference to millions of lives. I’ll be voting so we don’t get left behind.
Pam Brennan, Newport Seaside